Focus: Understanding the origin and development of the Urdu language over centuries.
Details: Urdu evolved from the interaction between Persian, Turkish, and local Indian languages during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. It was initially spoken as a language of the court and the elite. The language has a rich cultural history, including its growth in literature, poetry, and its spread across South Asia.
Focus: Learning the Urdu writing system, which is a modified form of the Persian script.
Details: Urdu is written in a right-to-left script called Nastaliq. This script includes 38 characters and is known for its flowing, calligraphic style. Students will learn the shapes of individual letters, the connection between letters, and how to write simple words and sentences.
Focus: Understanding the grammatical structure of the Urdu language.
Details: This topic covers the basic components of Urdu grammar, including sentence structure, tenses, parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.), and word order. Students will learn how to form grammatically correct sentences and understand their components.
Focus: Expanding and improving your vocabulary in the Urdu language.
Details: The course will include commonly used words and expressions in various contexts. This section will also help students learn formal and informal terms, idiomatic phrases, and common expressions used in daily conversations.
Focus: Learning correct pronunciation and accentuation in Urdu.
Details: Students will focus on the proper pronunciation of Urdu letters and words, with attention to sounds that are unique to Urdu. Emphasis will also be given to stress and intonation patterns, which play an important role in Urdu speech.
Focus: Introduction to Urdu poetry and classical literature.
Details: Urdu has a rich tradition of poetry, with famous poets like Allama Iqbal, Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and many others. Students will study the major forms of poetry, including Ghazals, Nazms, and Rubaiyat, and learn about the literary contributions of these poets.
Focus: Developing skills for translating texts from Urdu to English and vice versa.
Details: The translation section will help students improve their ability to translate simple texts. Students will learn the importance of context, tone, and cultural references while translating between Urdu and English.
Focus: Developing fluency in writing Urdu in various formats.
Details: Students will practice writing essays, letters, and short stories in Urdu. Emphasis will be placed on correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure, along with the development of a personal writing style.
Focus: Enhancing verbal communication skills in Urdu for daily conversations.
Details: This section will focus on improving speaking skills, starting with simple greetings and conversations. Students will learn to introduce themselves, ask and answer questions, and participate in basic dialogues in various social and professional settings.